Intern, Finance

Intern for a non-profit organization focused on finance and accounting tasks.

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Overview

Intern for a non-profit organization focused on finance and accounting tasks.

You have:

  • Seniors or Graduate students working towards (or recently graduated with) a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Administration, or a related field with an interest in finance preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications.
  • Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
  • Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Minimum availability of 20 hrs./wk., M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to manage multiple accounting tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritize your work? This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to handle pressure. Discuss a specific example, focusing on your prioritization methods and outcomes.
Can you explain the importance of GAAP in financial accounting? Understanding GAAP is crucial for ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you effectively communicated a complex financial concept to someone without a finance background. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What's your experience with financial audits? How did you contribute to the process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a situation where you worked collaboratively with a team on a finance-related project. What role did you play? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: heart.org